magine visiting the place that Thomas Moran depicts in this painting. Have you ever seen a landscape like this? Notice the texture and colors of the rocks, the cascading pools of water, the deep blue lake just visible in the distance. Is this place real?

Thomas Moran (Bolton-le-Moors, England; active United States, 1837-1926) Hot Springs of the Yellowstone, 1872 Oil on canvas 16 3/16 x 30 1/16 in. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Herbert M. and Beverly Gelfand, M.84.198 Photo © 2002 Museum Associates / LACMA [Click on image for larger view]